Wolcott, Connecticut
A 31-year-old male asked:
How well does im phenergan work for the prophylactic prevention of nausea and vomiting due to a stomach virus?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Pretty: well but sounds like a lot simpler medication would work by MOUTH ..why the injection ..I have not heard of this aggressive treatment as PROPHLAXIS for a possible stomach virus!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented
Dermatology 59 years experience
Scopolamine patch makes much more sense.
Oct 9, 2017
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
It will: Work well but usually not necessary except if excessive vomiting is present. Rehydration, Rest and analgesic is the main care. Usually self limited illness.
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